Cable Ties and Cutters (1 Viewer)

[scotjimland]

We have all probably used them, versatile and useful and not just for cable tying, but how many have a cable-tie tensioner and cutter ?

This useful tool tensions the cable tie and cuts the tail off neatly, leaving no sharp edge to potentially cut your hand..

There are many on the market, and at different price points, but for DIY use, you don't need to spend a fortune.. and once bought you will wonder why you never had one before..

This is a good example of a relatively cheap model ideal for DIY use

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[MisterB]

another gadget i didnt know i needed until you showed it to me ......

 

[dunnah01]

99.999% of cable ties seem to need fitting blind in a gap thinner than a fag packet so not sure how often the gadget would fit

 

[scotjimland]

99.999% of cable ties seem to need fitting blind in a gap thinner than a fag packet so not sure how often the gadget would fit

It's not a gadget .. it's the correct tool for the job.. and you may be surprised how well it works even it tight spaces.

Having used them all my working life I wouldn't recommend a tool that was just a "gadget" .. and they come in other models for different types and sizes of cable ties .. the one I pointed to is a basic model for nylon ties.

This may give you a better understanding of the range, and how the different types work..

Cable tie guns: manual, pneumatic, automatic

Cable tie guns (manual or automatic), hot air guns, automatic bundling systems and many more application tools are offered by HellermannTyton.

www.hellermanntyton.co.uk

 

[SIFTA SAM]

I sometimes leave a short tail available for any necessary future retightening (using small pliers).
Have always preferred the black ties to the white ones!

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[dunnah01]

It's not a gadget .. it's the correct tool for the job.. and you may be surprised how well it works even it tight spaces.

Having used them all my working life I wouldn't recommend a tool that was just a "gadget" .. and they come in other models for different types and sizes of cable ties .. the one I pointed to is a basic model for nylon ties.

This may give you a better understanding of the range, and how the different types work..

Cable tie guns: manual, pneumatic, automatic

Cable tie guns (manual or automatic), hot air guns, automatic bundling systems and many more application tools are offered by HellermannTyton.

www.hellermanntyton.co.uk

Still looks like a gadget to me

 

[bigwood]

Having suffered cuts from cable tie sharp ends these seem a good idea but they look a bit bulky for stashing away in the van. I am trying to reduce my tool collection now I am retired.

 

[scotjimland]

Having suffered cuts from cable tie sharp ends these seem a good idea but they look a bit bulky for stashing away in the van. I am trying to reduce my tool collection now I am retired.

not bulky,. about the size of a pair of side cutters.. but if you don't do much wiring or don't use cable ties often, probably not needed

 

[scotjimland]

I sometimes leave a short tail available for any necessary future retightening (using small pliers).

once fitted using the tool they never need re-tightening, it stretches the nylon and cuts the tail off cleanly.. no sharp edge left to cut your fingers ..

 

[68c]

I have used similar cable-tie pliers, work well and are safer. In tight areas leave the tail a little longer, 25mm or so, it will bend should you brush your hand against it rather than cutting you.

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[Lenny HB]

I've been in electronics most of my life and never found a need for one and I've used thousands & thousands of cable ties. Only ever seen the odd one used. Professionals tend not to use them they are a bit clumberson and get in the way in tight spaces and when working inside equipment & also take longer than doing the job by hand.

 

[scotjimland]

Only ever seen the odd one used. Professionals tend not to use them

when I worked as a “professional” they were compulsory on Amoco off-shore oil production platforms and in Shell oil refineries and most other places I worked, but maybe less useful in electronics when using small ties. We also had to use stainless steel cable ties at intervals to hold cables in place if there was a fire , won’t cut these with side cutters.

 

[68c]

Common in the aircraft industry, we have to crawl into tight spaces when doing maintenance so leaving sharp tails a no no. It is also best to ensure the latch mechanism is positioned to reduce any chance of snagging. One solution is a pair of flush cutters that cut at the edge so leave no tail.

 

[Lumpy]

Having suffered cuts from cable tie sharp ends these seem a good idea but they look a bit bulky for stashing away in the van. I am trying to reduce my tool collection now I am retired.

To help reduce cuts from the sharp end of a cable tie, just give the end a quick look at a lighter flame. Produces a smooth end and something to get hold of if re tightening is required.

 

[IRHP]

They do the job but a good pair of flush cutters ensures no sharp tail or at a push a craft knife. Having come across sharp tails on cable runways I can confirm they are lethal.

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[Lenny HB]

One solution is a pair of flush cutters that cut at the edge so leave no tail.

Thats what I use.

 

[Geistguy]

I now try to use the type of cable tie that you can re-use, never had one let me down.

 

[scotjimland]

I now try to use the type of cable tie that you can re-use, never had one let me down.

The can be useful for certain applications where there is a requirement to un-do easily and reuse, (provided you don't cut the tail off) . but not generally used in industry for cable wrapping .. they are also more expensive if used conventionally.

for example, I have them on my bicycle saddle bags to secure to the rack.. tying tags onto suitcase etc . and many more applications.

no hard and fast rules, whatever you find more convenient to use

 

[Bailey58]

They do the job but a good pair of flush cutters ensures no sharp tail or at a push a craft knife. Having come across sharp tails on cable runways I can confirm they are lethal.

I cut them short with a pair of side cutters then trim the corners to "round" them off a bit, no sharp edges left.

 

[tonyidle]

We have all probably used them, versatile and useful and not just for cable tying, but how many have a cable-tie tensioner and cutter ?

This useful tool tensions the cable tie and cuts the tail off neatly, leaving no sharp edge to potentially cut your hand..

There are many on the market, and at different price points, but for DIY use, you don't need to spend a fortune.. and once bought you will wonder why you never had one before..

This is a good example of a relatively cheap model ideal for DIY use

Cable Tie Tensioner & Cutter Online in UK | UK Cable Ties

Buy high-quality Cable Tie Tensioner & Cutter online in the UK from UK Cable Ties. Our range of tools is designed to make cable management easy and efficient. Shop now for fast delivery and competitive prices.

www.ukcable-ties.co.uk

I have a pneumatic version (came with a bunch of s/h air tools I bought)

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[scotjimland]

I have a 2lb lump hammer... only hammer I need .. lovely but of kit

does all the hammering I want .. no point in buying a claw hammer, cross-peen hammer, or mallet when it does every job.. any rough edges on plastic pegs .. no problem , I use a gas torch to burn them off or use a file.. Pulling nails out.. no problem, use a crow bar..

tongue in cheek .. but illustrates why there are different tools for different jobs and while we can 'get by' and improvise, nothing beats the correct tool for the job..

using screwdrivers as chisels anyone.. ?

next up... automatic wire strippers..

 

[Howard B]

Tried getting our M&E contractors to use them on the last job i was on. Came up with all sorts of excuses why they couldnt.

 

[Taran_Las]

No problem with the tool but why oh why do people cut cable ties and leave the cut off piece on the floor. Same when they remove the whole cable tie. Cut it then just leave it on the floor. They don't degrade for years and can be chewed by animals. Perhaps I should go see a doctor.

Take deep breaths Taran, deep breaths.

 

[busbuddy]

I've only used reusable cable ties for years

 

[sgl5gjr]

I now try to use the type of cable tie that you can re-use, never had one let me down.

me too..... always use those type.....

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[Pukka]

If you want a good quality cable tie cutter. I have used this at work for the last 20 year.

Manual tensioning tool for cable ties, simple version MK20 (110-20006)

110-20006

www.hellermanntyton.co.uk

 

[St3v3]

I don't get any sharp edges...

I've used the tools when you have loads to do and they are great. Normally just pull the tie end with the cutters on the latch to apply tension and then cut. Need decent cutters but works fine...

 

[Richard n Ann]

Last year I fitted a few hundred metres of low voltage air con control cables onto cable tray. When I shut my eyes at night I could still see them
I wish I had a pound for every time I threaded the bloody tie in backwards.

We had a tie wrap gun on site but my nephew was using it for the steel ties.

I took a photo of the last ones as a kind of trophy... FINISHED

 

[rod_vw]

I sometimes leave a short tail available for any necessary future retightening (using small pliers).
Have always preferred the black ties to the white ones!

When you have scared your hands on as many 'electricians' badly fitted cable straps as I have you will appreciate those who cut them off flush with the buckle!

I personally prefer a pair of flush cutting snips like these, multi purpose tool meaning one less item to carry which is very relevant when handling upwards of a hundred cables at a time in a data rack.

 

[Richard n Ann]

For gods sake don't tell anyone you've injured your hand... The H&S nazis will have you shot for not wearing cut resistant gloves. I usually have to, which actually is OK in winter

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